Public Enemies

Empire Magazine has published some first look photos from Michael Mann’s upcoming gangsta — rather, gangster film Public Enemies. The story focuses on the government’s attempt to stop famed mobster John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) in the 1930s. Christian Bale will play FBI agent Melvin Purvis. David Wenham, Stephen Graham, Marion Cotillard, Channing Tatum, Giovanni Ribisi, Stephen Dorff, Adam Mucci, Billy Crudup, Stephen Lang, Shawn Hatosy, Emilie de Ravin, James Russo and Leelee Sobieski will also star.

While I’m not going to get wet in the seat for this one just yet, as Michael Mann has been up and down as of late, it is impossible to overlook a strong cast. That, and I have a serious hard spot for old timey gangster flicks — the world needs more of them, and fast. Have a look at the images above or head over to Empire Online to see larger versions.

Public Enemies hits theaters on July 1, 2009.

Also, reader Christopher M. sent over the following scans from Empire’s upcoming issue: